John Dingell Being Treated for Apparent Heart Attack
Former Michigan Congressman John Dingell, the longest-serving member in the history of Congress, has been hospitalized for what’s being described...
Blood-Sucking Mite Putting Honey Bee Colonies at Risk
Michigan bee populations are fighting a growing threat from a deadly parasite. Scientists say increasing numbers of honey bee colonies...
The Detroit Institute Of Arts Is Growing Its Asian Portfolio
Detroit Institute of Arts One year after launching a Japanese gallery, the Detroit Institute of Arts is expanding its Eastern...
Lions Hope to Mine Success Against 49ers After Rocky Start to Season
The Detroit Lions try to overcome a disastrous start to the NFL season when the team takes on the 49ers...
Brazilian Festival Returns for 2nd Year in Detroit
Brazil declared its independence from Portugal on Sept. 7, 1822. This month, Brazilians around the world are celebrating the anniversary...
Lions Hope Monday Night Game Restores the Roar After Muted Preseason
The Detroit Lions begin playing the games that count when the team takes on the New York Jets in the...
MichMash: Will We or Won’t We Be Allowed To Vote Straight-Party Ticket This November?
WDET Digital Michigan voters won't be able to fill in one bubble to vote for all candidates of a single...
GOP-Controlled Legislature Approves Minimum Wage, Paid Sick Leave Proposals
Jake Neher The state Legislature has approved two proposals that were otherwise headed for the November ballot. The measures, approved on...
Detroit Fights Lead, Copper in Public School Water
Public school students in Detroit have been facing a heat wave. And they’ve been finding that the water fountains near...
Thousands Attend Funeral for Aretha Franklin
Thousands of music fans from around the world packed into Detroit’s Greater Grace Temple for the funeral of Aretha Franklin....
MichMash: Here’s Why Dems Might Vote Against Minimum Wage Increase
WDET Digital Lawmakers are returning to Lansing after their summer break. One big question is whether the Legislature will vote...
Vendors Take Full Advantage of Aretha’s Passing
The city of Detroit continues to celebrate the life and the music of the queen of soul, Aretha Franklin. Today,...